Small Gas Turbine Generator

A device that uses steam, heated gases, water flow or wind to cause spinning
motion that activates electromagnetic forces and generates
electricity.

A steam (or water) turbine directly coupled to an electrical generator. The
two devices are often referred to as one unit.

In electricity generation, an electric generator is a device that converts
mechanical energy to electrical energy. The reverse conversion of electrical
energy into mechanical energy is done by a motor; motors and generators have
many similarities.

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by:
relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction
with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and
the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly

a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and
being able to expand indefinitely

A substance of this type that cannot be liquefied by the application of
pressure alone

A flammable substance of this type used as a fuel

attack with gas; subject to gas fumes; "The despot gassed the rebellious
tribes"

An airlike fluid substance which expands freely to fill any space available,
irrespective of its quantity

This is a smallest version of vertical wind
generator, can be around the home, farm, boat, business, or anywhere else where
the power is needed. This is a great working conversation piece to show the
potential of what can be done with renewable energy today. Not only is it
perfect for battery maintenance, it can also be used to power remote lighting,
laptops, communications equipment, signs, or nearly anything imaginable that is
electronic in nature. You can connect this unit to any 12vdc battery directly to
charge it, and then run DC devices off the battery. Or, attach a small AC output
inverter, then run your AC powered appliances. The GudCraft WGV15 is popular
wind turbine in home yard, boats, advertising signs, telecommunications tower,
etc. Thousands have been sold and are in use worldwide. People have the
particular inclination for it's clean, aerodynamic lines and its quiet and
continuous operation. Without any doubt GudCraft WGV15 accumulates more energy
than any other comparable wind generator available. Features: Every turbine is
finely balanced. Smooth rotation is ensured Quiet in operation Unique and
purpose designed generator The turbine spinning when other wind generators stall
Overall delivers more Ampere hours of power per day especially in low to average
wind speed.

Prototype Gas Turbine locomotive ordered in
1946 by the Great Western Railway from Brown Boveri of Switzerland, but not
delivered until 1949. The locomotive spent its working life hauling express
passenger trains from Paddington before being withdrawn in late 1960. The
machine, as is perhaps inevitable with prototypes, proved neither reliable nor
cheap to run. After withdrawal the locomotive was kept at Swindon Works for four
years before being repatriated to mainland europe where the gas turbine was
removed and the locomotive used as a testbed for experiments on rail-wheel
interaction. Once these experiments were concluded the locomotive was put on
display in Vienna in 1975 and was eventually secured for preservation in the UK
in the early 1990s initially being stored at Crewe. 18000 was, strictly, a
gas-turbine-electric locomotive with an industrial turboshaft power unit driving
a DC generator which in turn, supplied four traction motors. The unit was
equipped with a heat exchanger to recover waste heat and thus economise on fuel.
It could burn a variety of fuels but the intention was to use the same heavy
fuel oil that was burned in oil-fuelled steam locomotives although this had a
tendency to produce ash, causing the unit to fail. It ran more reliably on
lighter and considerably more expensive fuel oils. 18000 was also equipped with
a small diesel engine which could power the locomotive for short light-engine
movements. When the locomotive was running well, it proved more than capable of
doing what was required - operating express passenger services at speeds of up
to 90mph. However, it was beset with technical difficulties, not least of which
was ash production, while it consumed prodigious quantities of fuel. this led
loco-men to christen it 'Kerosene Castle'. In addition, it was extremely noisy
with a high-pitched scream from the power unit. The nature of gas-turbine
engines is such that they are at their most efficient when running steadily at
maximum power output, a quality quite unsuited to the variable speed and
stop-start nature of railway locomotives.

18000 Gas Turbine Electric
Locomotive - Didcot Railway Centre

18000 was, strictly, a gas-turbine-electric
locomotive with an industrial turboshaft power unit driving a DC generator which
in turn, supplied four traction motors. The unit was equipped with a heat
exchanger to recover waste heat and thus economise on fuel. It could burn a
variety of fuels but the intention was to use the same heavy fuel oil that was
burned in oil-fuelled steam locomotives although this had a tendency to produce
ash, causing the unit to fail. It ran more reliably on lighter and considerably
more expensive fuel oils. 18000 was also equipped with a small diesel engine
which could power the locomotive for short light-engine movements. When the
locomotive was running well, it proved more than capable of doing what was
required - operating express passenger services at speeds of up to 90mph.
However, it was beset with technical difficulties, not least of which was ash
production, while it consumed prodigious quantities of fuel. this led loco-men
to christen it 'Kerosene Castle'. In addition, it was extremely noisy with a
high-pitched scream from the power unit. The nature of gas-turbine engines is
such that they are at their most efficient when running steadily at maximum
power output, a quality quite unsuited to the variable speed and stop-start
nature of railway locomotives.

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gas turbine generator

Travel back in time and experience the
excitement of the era by building your very own model Tesla Turbine. Read along
as Tesla describes in his own words the principles and incredible capabilities
of his turbine. Examine the original Turbine patent descriptions and drawings
for yourself and gain an even greater perspective of this amazing invention.
Also included in this book are step by step instructions in the form of detailed
photos and drawings showing how to construct your very own Tesla turbine. Not an
exact replica of the original, but one that has been simplified, thus making it
much easier to build than the original. The result is an impressive model
measuring 3-1/2” wide x 6” long x 4” high. Although it comes in a small package
this turbine generates impressive power. The model as detailed rotates at speeds
in excess of 5000 rpm at 80 psi of air pressure. And it has the capability of
running either clockwise or counterclockwise at these speeds. Building the
turbine requires basic metal working ability including the cutting, grinding and
shaping of metal. You will need a small metal lathe capable of turning at least
a 3-1/4” diameter, a drill press and/or milling machine, a hacksaw or bandsaw
and an assortment of hand tools including metal cutting snips, screwdrivers,
wrenches etc. This is an amazing project and one you are sure to enjoy. But be
careful. Once you start you won’t be able to get enough of Tesla and his amazing
inventions. The more you learn the more you will realize that Nikola Tesla was
truly a genius light years ahead of his time.